Overseas Territories Short-Stay Visa (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion)
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Overseas Territories Short-Stay Visa (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

99 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

National short-stay visa for visiting French overseas departments and territories. Not valid for mainland France.

This visa is specifically for visiting French overseas departments and territories (DROM: Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Réunion). It is a national visa not valid for mainland France.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

90 days

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Professional

Required Skills

Professional skills required for the specific jobSufficient qualifications and education for the position

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for travel period plus 3 months

Passport photos

Recent color photos

Visa application form

National visa form for overseas

Accommodation proof

Hotel booking or address in territory

Proof of funds

Financial means for stay

Travel insurance

EUR 30,000 minimum coverage

Return ticket

Proof of return transportation

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Advantages

  • Access to French tropical territories
  • Clear purpose and territory
  • Extended stay option (90 days)
  • Relatively straightforward process

Considerations

  • Territory-specific only
  • Cannot transfer to mainland France
  • Separate visa from Schengen
  • No path to residency
  • Time in territories not counted toward Schengen limit

Application Process

1

Identify destination

Specify which overseas territory

2

Prepare documents

Passport, accommodation, proof of funds

3

Apply for visa

Submit at French consulate

4

Specify territory

Clearly indicate which territory visiting

5

Pay fee

EUR 99 visa fee

6

Await decision

2-4 weeks

7

Collect visa

Passport with visa for specific territory

Application Forms

Overseas Territories Visa Application (CERFA 15934-01)

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